Escape to the country

Looking for a narrowboat holiday? Search trusted boat hire companies and find your perfect country canal getaway.

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Popular Canal Routes

At 4 miles per hour a canal narrow boat holiday is often described as ‘the fastest way to slow down’.  Choose a route that matches your vibe.  Country pubs and wide open fields, lively inner city breaks or a mix of both.

Birmingham and Worcester

Explore historic Worcester, the famous Tardebigge locks, pretty countryside, Cadbury World and Birmingham’s vibrant canalside attractions.

Llangollen

Discover the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, beautiful Welsh countryside, the Horseshoe Falls and the charming town of Llangollen, with plenty of riverside walks, historic attractions and welcoming pubs to enjoy along the way.

Shropshire

Discover beautiful Shropshire countryside, historic towns and villages, impressive aqueducts and peaceful canalside walks. Highlights include the historic town of Market Drayton, the stunning scenery around Ellesmere and the impressive Shropshire Union Canal.

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